NSW
NSW Pool and Spa Licence Rules
Use Verify NSW, NSW Government trade licensing pages and Service NSW checks for electrical, disconnect/reconnect, plumbing, draining and gasfitting records. Use ARC for refrigerant handling.
What to check in NSW
ElectricalWorker + contractor authority
For fixed-wired equipment, RCD/safety-switch symptoms, 240V testing and electrical component work.
GasGasfitting / appliance servicing
For gas heaters, burners, gas valves, gas pressure, flues and combustion-related work.
PlumbingPlumbing and drainage
For regulated water, drainage, gas pipework and connected building services.
RefrigerantARC licence
For heat pump work involving refrigerant handling or relevant components.
NSW official sources
| Claim or check | Official source | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Electrical work licensing | NSW electrical wiring work licensing information. |
| Restricted electrical | Disconnection and reconnection of fixed electrical equipment | NSW restricted disconnection/reconnection certificate information. |
| Plumbing/gas | Plumbing, draining and gasfitting work | NSW plumbing, draining and gasfitting licence/certificate categories. |
| Licence lookup | Contractor and tradespeople register | Public register for NSW contractor licences, qualified supervisors and tradesperson certificates. |
| Licence lookup | Check a builder or tradesperson licence | Service NSW entry point to check contractor and tradesperson licences. |
| Pool/spa service qualification | CPP31218 Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service | Entry-level qualification for routine swimming pool and spa maintenance; the published qualification says there are no entry requirements. |
| Pool/spa service qualification | CPP41319 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service | Qualification for people working in the swimming pool and spa service sector. The national register states no licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to the qualification itself at publication. |
| Refrigerant | Refrigerant Handling Licence types | National refrigerant handling licence categories. Check scope before work on heat pumps or refrigeration circuits. |
| Refrigerant lookup | Check a Refrigerant Handling Licence | Public licence check for ARC Refrigerant Handling Licences. |